Party Popper

My better half has built me a sound-activated flash trigger, and we used it tonight to capture this shot of a party popper exploding. I'm pretty happy with it. :)

Pic of the trigger:
http://humphreyhippo.tumblr.com/post/18617260447/sound-trigger-set-up-arduino-leostick
(NB: the pic shows a different flash to the one used to capture this shot)

[Lorraine]

Fab shot, I'd be happy too, love the feel of it : ))

[Katie]

This is awesome! I need a sound-activated flash trigger... I guess they are reasonably tricky to make? Maybe I will just put it on my photography wishlist for now! :)

[Jo]

Can he build me one too?! How fab is he?! Love it!

[Humphrey Hippo]

@skatied I think it depends how you are with electronics. I was going to buy a ready-made one on eBay, but he suggested he give this a go first.
This is the arduino controller that the sound-detector/mic was plugged into:
http://www.freetronics.com/products/leostick
The arduino was connected to one of my flash remote triggers.

Mic module used is this one:
http://www.freetronics.com/products/microphone-sound-input-module

[Katie]

@humphreyhippo My other half isn't too bad with electronics... I may ask nicely and see if he is willing to take on the challenge :P Thank you for the info! Also, your husband sounds like a handy guy to have around! :D

[Humphrey Hippo]

@skatied He's very supportive. I've asked him to do some mad things for photography. Haven't got to levitation photopgraphy yet though. ;)
Get your other half to look up arduinos. Lots of info on the web about them.

@jlhopgood He's ordered more types of sensor. Lots of potential here, me thinks. :)

[mcdermgl]

Now this is a very very cool shot. I have never even heard of a sound activated flash trigger. I love it.

[Katie]

@humphreyhippo Will do! Thank you again :)

[Humphrey Hippo]

@skatied Have added link to photo of the set up. ;)
http://humphreyhippo.tumblr.com/post/18617260447/sound-trigger-set-up-arduino-leostick

[Mick]

Wow - this is fantastic! I didn't know trhat such things as sound triggers existed, clever other half, well done both of you. it's a fav!

[Marie]

So cool! I love it.

[Allison]

Wow!!!! First of all what an awesome shot!!! It looks so festive........very New Years/Celebration type capture. The sound activation trigger sounds so cool.......lots of potential! :-)

[Allison]

I have to fave :-)

[Leanne]

Wow...fantastic...love this.
I have just shown the diagram to my technical other half, says he knows what all the pieces are but thats it. You have inspired me!!

[Armorel]

Great shot, great husband and fascinating technology :-)

[Michelle]

Nice work, both of you!

[Kim]

How cool it that! Love it!

[Myrna O'Hara]

LOL this is really cool. What a pop.

[Michelle T]

Wow, that's so cool! And now I want one! :) Let's see...who do I know who's electronicy...? Can't wait to see what you do with this!

[Livia]

Wow, your timing is perfect, what a cool capture! Fantastic teamwork!

[Cavemonster]

What a great bit of kit - excellent shot :)

[Kirsty Alexandra]

Oh wow, fantastic timing and capture!! I must try this!

[Miley]

Cool.

[Glenda B]

This is fabulous!!!!! What a great idea :)

[Mel]

wow thats a fabulous shot! great action and a sound activated flash?! how cool!

[Lisa]

Amazing capture. Love it

[Richard Eagle]

Very cool!